There is no special Load Type for the specification of creep and shrinkage parameters.

The behavior of the structure due to creep and shrinkage is defined by

• The creep and shrinkage potential depending on material parameters, cross-section parameters and environmental conditions (humidity, temperature).
• The stress state subjected to creep
• The time history (duration and start points of creep inducing stresses)

The internal force redistributions due to creep and shrinkage will nevertheless be stored and referenced as Load Case results. In the construction schedule, a Load Case Number must be assigned for every time interval where creep and shrinkage is considered. For the creep action itself, the load case does not need to be created by the user as an empty load case, but this is required if it is used in the Load Management function.

Creep and shrinkage cannot be mixed up with other load types in one load case. A detailed description of the treatment of creep and shrinkage can be found in the User Guide.